Rear Shock Absorber Installation

Using SST, compress the rear coil spring.

SST

09727-30021(09727-00010,09727-00021,09727-00031)

NOTICE:

Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage SST.

Install the coil spring into the shock absorber assembly.

NOTICE:

Make sure that the end of the rear coil spring is positioned in the depression of the lower spring seat.

Install the rear No. 1 shock absorber cushion washer.

HINT:

Be sure to install the rear No. 1 shock absorber cushion washer in the correct direction.

Temporarily install a new nut.

NOTICE:

Position the rear spring bracket sub-assembly with rear shock absorber lower bushing as shown in the illustration.

HINT:

Position the RH side on the symmetrical to the illustration.

Using a socket hexagon wrench (6 mm), secure the rear shock absorber piston rod and tighten the nut.

Torque:

39 N*m{398 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf}

Remove SST from the rear coil spring.

NOTICE:

Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage SST.

Install the rear shock absorber with coil spring with the bolt (lower side).

Torque:

80 N*m{816 kgf*cm, 59 ft.*lbf}

Install the rear shock absorber with coil spring with the 2 nuts (upper side).

Torque:

80 N*m{816 kgf*cm, 59 ft.*lbf}

Support the rear axle beam using a jack and wooden block.

Temporarily install the rear shock absorber with coil spring (lower side) and rear shock absorber cushion retainer with the nut.

Lower the vehicle.

Bounce the vehicle up and down several times to stabilize the suspension.

Jack up the rear axle beam, placing a wooden block underneath to avoid damage. Apply load to the suspension so that the rear shock absorber with coil spring is positioned as shown in the illustration.

Length A:

206 mm (8.11 in.)

CAUTION:

Do not jack up the rear axle beam too high as the vehicle may fall.

Fully tighten the nut on the rear shock absorber with coil spring (lower side).

Torque:

80 N*m{816 kgf*cm, 59 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

The final torque must be applied under standard vehicle height conditions.

Install the inner luggage compartment trim cover LH with the 4 clips.

Engage the 8 claws and install the rear floor finish plate.

Install the 2 clips.

Install the spare wheel cover.